Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and CEO of Input-Output Global, has offered to help CEO of Tesla Elon Musk to build a decentralized version of micro-blogging social media platform, Twitter.
Elon Musk Wants to Buy Twitter
The centibillionaire recently purchased a 9.2% stake in Twitter for an estimated $2.89 billion USD. However, Musk decided not to join the social media platform’s board of directors after some deliberation.
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In order to “implement free speech” on Twitter, Musk has offered to buy the platform for a reported $43 billion in cash. The purchase would help Musk to, as he put it, “go through the changes that need to be made” at Twitter.
Hoskinson Proposes Building a Decentralized Twitter With Musk
The CEO of Tesla had previously criticized Twitter for failing to adhere to the principles of free speech. Musk, who owns a 9.2% stake in Twitter, said that he would have to reconsider his position as a shareholder if the bid is rejected.
In response to the news of the offer made by Tesla’s boss, Hoskinson offered to build a decentralized social media platform with him. He addressed Musk on Twitter saying:
@elonmusk Elon if Twitter rejects your offer, then hit me up. Happy to build a decentralized one
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) April 14, 2022
Hoskinson’s offer comes a few weeks after Musk’s poll on Twitter suggested that he favors launching a decentralized social media platform that adheres to the principles of free speech.
On the Flipside
- Musk’s bid has been met with severe criticism, with Dogecoin co-founder Jackson Palmer criticizing Musk for attempting a hostile takeover of Twitter.
Why You Should Care
Musk’s move to create a Twitter that supports free speech has been met with mixed reactions, with some opining that his true motive is to get back at the SEC.
